Larry Hagman, Who Played J.R. Ewing in ‘Dallas,’ Dies at 81 — Larry Hagman, whose portrayal of one of television's most beloved villains, J. R. Ewing, led the CBS series “Dallas” to enormous worldwide popularity, died on Friday in Dallas. He was 81. — The cause was complications of cancer, his family said in a statement.

Grover Norquist: the end of an error? — Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia is making headlines today, for his recent comments about the no-tax-increase pledge he once made to powerful wingnut activist Grover Norquist. Chambliss said he's not worried that Norquist will sic a primary challenger on him if he votes to raise taxes:

It's time to rebuild America — Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat, is mayor of Chicago and represented Illinois' 5th District in the U.S. House from 2003 to 2009. He was White House chief of staff from January 2009 to October 2010. — Too much post-election analysis has focused on voter demographics …

Israel eases Gaza border restrictions after Hamas truce deal — GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP - Gaza residents said Saturday that Israel has eased some border restrictions as part of its truce with the Palestinian territory's Hamas rulers, allowing farmers to visit land near its security fence and letting fishermen head further out to sea.

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